VA IU and SSDI 'medical records'

VA IU and SSDI 'medical records'

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Sep 14 11 2:26 AM

I had applied for IU when the issue was inferred by the VA early this summer. So far they have requested and received records from SSDI twice, and yet again submitted another request. I also just had the appeals hearing for SSDI, in part because the VA did not end in all the treatment records, which I have personally delivered to the SSA since filing for appeal. My SSDI claim is also for 100% service connected issues (which the VA already is aware of, if they actually would look at what they have received...) so why are they wasting time and money, as well as delaying benefits by pulling this kind of BS? Is there any known way other than embarrassing the hell out of the VA in the media to get these problems resolved? I mean every single time they do a request like this, it costs around $100-$125, per person, per time, in man-hours, copies, mailing, etc. to receive and bulk up my folder, and have even more sensitive information floating around that could get lost for them to just finally get to it. I am just glad the SSA is a whole hell of a lot more modern and has all the documentation digital so that it won't delay or screw up the judge from trying to make the decision/determination and writing the letter (which if judging by the way the hearing went, is going to be favorable).

The govt wants to talk about reducing waste, they should reduce wasting the several hundred they have already wasted by unnecessarily requesting records, and further causing my VA claim to be delayed. They have all the necessary medical records (all military, Tri[toget]Care, and VA), the 4192's (at least the one's I am 'responsible' to ensure they receive) and all other paperwork, and documentation in order to process my claim. This is just getting to become totally ridiculous, 2 years and my claim is still not complete, under the 'expedited' process none-the-less....

yes sir, waiting is so much fun. been jerked around for 1.5yrs and the claim hasn't budged on Eben. IU was also inferred so somebody, has at least, looked at it. but that was 10 months ago. i understand our brothers and sisters are finally being taken care of from V-N, which gives me the strength to wait. hang in there bro..

MayhemMachine wrote:
So far they have requested and received records from SSDI twice, and yet again submitted another request.

They either haven't received the records or there is some sort of problem with the records that were received. VA is required to get the medical records used by Social Security. Nobody at VA is going to make a third request for records that they already have. Not only would this be an error on the employee if it came up on quality review, but it would also be caught by the Coach or Senior VSR on their monthly review even if it didn't come up on a quality review.

This is just getting to become totally ridiculous, 2 years and my claim is still not complete, under the 'expedited' process none-the-less....

If this is truly a two year old claim (not an appeal) it is being tracked and reviewed by a Coach, if not by someone higher such as an Assistant Service Center Manager. Given that their job performance evaluations are tied to timeliness, it is highly unlikely that they are unaware of what evidence is in the file.

MayhemMachine wrote:
So far they have requested and received records from SSDI twice, and yet again submitted another request.

They either haven't received the records or there is some sort of problem with the records that were received. VA is required to get the medical records used by Social Security. Nobody at VA is going to make a third request for records that they already have. Not only would this be an error on the employee if it came up on quality review, but it would also be caught by the Coach or Senior VSR on their monthly review even if it didn't come up on a quality review.

This is just getting to become totally ridiculous, 2 years and my claim is still not complete, under the 'expedited' process none-the-less....

If this is truly a two year old claim (not an appeal) it is being tracked and reviewed by a Coach, if not by someone higher such as an Assistant Service Center Manager. Given that their job performance evaluations are tied to timeliness, it is highly unlikely that they are unaware of what evidence is in the file.

Cruiser

I am not all fancy with board quoting and such....

They received the records from SSDI, I have verified this with both the VA and SSDI. As I have stated my SSDI records are all based off service/tricare and VA records, which the VA knows about (both informed them, and is evident by the records). SSDI sends the VA the exact same information that they show on record for my medical records. The SSA actually complies with records requests, which is more than could be said about the VA.... bottom line is they have the records, they know they have the records, and requesting the records is moot. The only thing I can think of is that I just had my appeal hearing (in thanks to the VA not sending complete medical records resulting in the almost obligatory initial denial) though the SSA has noted all information is based off of Service records, TriCare, and VA records, and it is an original claim.... submitted 9-9-9 to be exact....

They are probably trying to get the final record as you stated you had a Social Security Appeal going and from what I understand SSA doesn't send the paper documents anymore, they are sent via the computer or by cd to the RO. Also you said that the issue of IU was just inferred this summer, so you are still in the new phase for IU. As you must of have been previously denied SSD (on appeal you stated) the RO is doing you a favor by trying to get the documents to see if you were approved, otherwise it would have been a very quick denial.

My SSDI record was submitted direct to the Regional Office by my Senators office, This after they requested it a second time and ticked me off and they still went back a 3rd time to get it yet again. And then after getting it the DRO changed the wording of what I was approved for to a Back Condition, instead of the Correct Neck Issues which are service connected. She then cited the fact I was not Service connected for a back condition as part of her justification in denying my claim..... I wish the people Cruiser knew worked at the VA I deal with and I would have alot less issues....

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